Rewards Manager

HR Heads; England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the UK seeks a Reward & Benefits Business Partner to drive payroll operations and enhance employee experience. The role involves managing UK and international payroll, leading compensation and benefits programs, and shaping reward strategy in line with organizational goals. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in payroll management, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Strong experience in payroll and benefits management.
• Proficient in handling complex data with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and deliver high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll operations for UK and international.
• Lead annual bonus and salary review cycles.
• Conduct benefits reviews and reporting.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits management

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Data analysis

Influencing senior stakeholders

Tools

SuccessFactors

ADP

Job description

Hybrid working. 3 days in office (Basingstoke or London) 2 days working from home.

Salary to £70K + excellent benefits

My client is looking for a dynamic Reward & Benefits Business Partner to lead their reward strategy and elevate the employee experience across the organisation. If you’re a confident reward specialist who enjoys shaping modern, data‑driven solutions and influencing senior stakeholders, this is a role where you can make a real impact.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of UK and international payroll, drive continuous improvement, and lead the design and delivery of compensation and benefits programmes that support a growing, evolving business. Working closely with the People Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping reward strategy and ensuring it aligns with organisational goals.

What You’ll Lead

• End‑to‑end payroll operations (UK & international)
• Annual bonus and salary review cycles
• Benefits review and rebroking
• Gender Pay Gap reporting
• Total Reward Statements
• SuccessFactors system ownership
• Pension scheme administration
• Reward insights, modelling, and data analysis

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in payroll and benefits management
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with complex data
• Experience with SuccessFactors and ADP
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at senior level
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for delivering a high‑quality reward service